percent Black Friday shoppers were reported to go to the shops at midnight this year.（）

A．24 percent．

B．37 percent．

C．9．5 percent．

D．23．5 percent．

BlackFriday

Everyone likes to shop for gifts for the holidayseason, but few people know the history of holiday shopping.While people haveheard of Black Friday, most do not know its origins.Black Friday is the dayafter Thanksgiving (感恩节).On this day most retail stores opentheir doors very early—some as early as 4 am.In addition, they provide theircustomers with great discounts on products.With this in mind, it is clear tosee why so many shoppers buy many of their Christmas gifts on Black Friday.

Black Friday is not as old as many people think.Infact, it is believed that the first Black Friday was held in the 1970s in the USA .It was aday when stores decided to mark the start of the holiday season.In order todraw more customers, they offered great discounts.All products sold very well.This large success resulted in the name Black Friday.It was so named becausethe stores were “in the black”.This financial term means the stores made a lotof money.However, it was not until around 2002 that Black Friday reallystarted to gain in popularity.Today in the USA , countless advertisers proudlyannounce their Black Friday sales.They hope to attract shoppers into theirstores.

BlackFriday is a day when many shoppers in the USA go out and buy gifts, eventhough Christmas Eve is still a more popular day to shop.Thanks to the Internet,it is now possible to get some excellent Black Friday deals online.So if youdon’t want to get to the stores by 4 am, this is the perfect way to still getitems at reduced prices.

1.

Many people know the history of Black Friday.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

2.

Most stores open their doors for business very early on Black Friday.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

3.

Customers get better service on Black Friday.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

4.

Black Friday started in the USA .

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

5.

The holiday season ends on Black Friday.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

6.

“In the black” is a financial term.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

7.

Black Friday is no longer popular.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

8.

People like to shop online on Christmas Eve.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

9.

It is possible to get Black Friday discount online.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

10.

Things are sold at their lowest prices at 4 am.

A.True

B.False

C.Not Given

The reason why Americans call the day after Thanksgiving "Black Friday" is that

A．from that day on, the retailers will reverse their revenue from deficit to surplus.

B．it is a traditional saying that it is an unlucky day.

C．from that day on, the retailer's revenue will be deficit instead of surplus.

D．it is a day for Americans to be early-bird shoppers for a bargain shopping.

Hundreds of early-bird shoppers were waiting outside or in idling cars when Miss Page arrived for her job as a store greeter at Toys R Us in Fair Oaks Shopping Center in Fairfax.

Welcome to "Black Friday", perhaps the biggest retail Sales day of the year as millions of shoppers across America are lured to stores with expanded hours and heavily discounted prices.

"This is an organized chaos, which is a good thing," said Miss Page, who took up a position at the front of the store to greet and assist customers. She was quickly overwhelmed as crowds poured in and countless customers asked her to find a particular toy.

On Black Friday shoppers hope to get the best stuff at the best prices for holiday gifts. Retailers hope to get a jump on the holiday sales season, which traditionally starts after Thanksgiving and runs through Christmas, said Ellen Tolley spokeswoman for the National Retail Federation, the largest trade association for retailers.

The day after Thanksgiving is called "Black Friday" because it is traditionally the day when retailers' books shift from red to black.

"You'll see more consumers buying things ahead of time," she said.

Miss Page, who has been working at the Toys R Us since 1995, called the 300 to 400 people waiting outside before the store opening yesterday "about average".

Retailers nationwide anticipate a 4.5 percent sales jump this holiday season, bringing total spending up to $219.9 billion, Miss Tolley said.

That is less than last year's holiday sales spike of 5.1 percent, but still solid, she said.

"It's a sign that consumers are more settled than they were a year ago and they feel comfortable financially and confident with the economy," Miss Tolley said.

Americans will spend on average $730 on Christmas gifts, accounting for roughly a quarter of annual retail sales, down from last year's $734 per person, according to Gallup's annual holiday survey.

Luxury items like high-end electronics, furs and jewelry, along with toys are expected to lead sales this holiday season, Miss Tolley said.

Additionally, consumers will spend an average $80.45 on gift cards, she said.

Not all of those items will be bought at stores. Washington area shoppers will spend 58 percent of their budget online this year, according to America Online.

Retailers in the District also are trying to attract shoppers with a sales tax holiday, which will run through Dec. 5.

Washington's 5.75 percent sales tax will be exempted from clothing, shoes and accessories that cost less than $100 each. There is no limit on the total value of the purchases.

Miss Page's attitude toward Black Friday is

A．indifferent.

B．favourable.

C．negative.

D．critical.

We can come to the conclusion that______.

A．60 percent of American children are now born illegitimately

B．at least 50 percent of black children are now born illegitimately in America

C．60 percent of American children were born illegitimately in the 1960s

D．at least 60 percent of American children were born illegitimately in the 1960s